T M Krishna

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Watch the elections, you’ll see the chasm that our democracy is unable to cross

Why do the marginalised vote? Beyond the obvious fight for a political voice, those who are vulnerable are left with no choice but to hope that their vote can bring about some change, even if it is marginal or incremental.

06 April 2024, 22:20 IST

Watch the elections, you’ll see the chasm that our democracy is unable to cross

06 April 2024, 22:20 IST

The loss of Bharatanatyam music’s nattuvanar origins and aesthetic

While discussions about the aesthetics of Bharatanatyam are slowly and steadily moving forward, there has been minimal conversation about the impact the side-lining of the hereditary community has had on the music in Bharatanatyam.

10 February 2024, 21:49 IST

The loss of Bharatanatyam music’s nattuvanar origins and aesthetic

10 February 2024, 21:49 IST

Murthy and the middle-class view of life, merit and success

Murthy is not a person of ideas that emanate from conscious, deliberate engagement with the larger society. Learning that teaches us that there is much more to life beyond working 70 hours a week.

13 January 2024, 22:25 IST

Murthy and the middle-class view of life, merit and success

13 January 2024, 22:25 IST

Lit fests have become schmoozing get-togethers. They need to be rethought

The Bollywoodisation of literary festivals is ongoing. There is always a need for the presence of a film star. Whether they really engage with books or ideas is irrelevant.

16 December 2023, 20:24 IST

Lit fests have become schmoozing get-togethers. They need to be rethought

16 December 2023, 20:24 IST

True music challenges us to liberate ourselves from fixed positions

Music & Noise

18 November 2023, 20:08 IST

True music challenges us to liberate ourselves from fixed positions

18 November 2023, 20:08 IST

On Israel-Palestine, false equivalences based on ignorance, prejudice

Music & Noise

21 October 2023, 19:02 IST

On Israel-Palestine, false equivalences based on ignorance, prejudice

21 October 2023, 19:02 IST

We want all performances streamed online. Love of art or greed?

Music & Noise

24 September 2023, 13:27 IST

We want all performances streamed online. Love of art or greed?

24 September 2023, 13:27 IST

Periyar urged change at personal level, Nanguneri shows it hasn’t happened

Even today, the level of violence against the most vulnerable is alarmingly high.

26 August 2023, 20:03 IST

Periyar urged change at personal level, Nanguneri shows it hasn’t happened

26 August 2023, 20:03 IST

Can we save civilisation if we are bereft of humanity?

Making music has little to do with producing melodies or rhythms. It has everything to do with being able to listen.

01 July 2023, 20:00 IST

Can we ‘save civilisation’ if we are bereft of our individual humanity?

Can we save civilisation if we are bereft of humanity?

01 July 2023, 20:00 IST

When democracy is merely top-dressing on a feudal base

Music & Noise

03 June 2023, 23:31 IST

When democracy is merely top-dressing on a feudal base

03 June 2023, 23:31 IST